Non Medicinal Allergy Relief: SinuPulse Elite
By Heather Legg | Oct 28, 2008
For those suffering from allergies, medicine may be the only way to find relief. And it may involve medicating every day. I know plenty of parents who give their kids a pill a day for allergies; it’s the only way they know to ease the symptoms. Here is an alternative, the SinuPulse Elite sinus irrigator.
According to achooallergy.com,
Most upper-respiratory problems, including sinus infections and allergies, are related to poor function of nasal cilia, the tiny hairs in the mucous membranes that act to remove pollutants. Most drugs treat symptoms. Some drugs kill bacteria temporarily, but they don’t improve the body’s long-term ability to fight infection. The SinuPulse Elite Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System bathes the nose and sinuses with a gentle and refreshing pulsating action. The device helps restore membranes to their natural level of moisture.
The SinuPulse was designed in Switzerland and has been used in Europe for some time. It has a dual pulsing motion to not only cleanse the nasal passages but to also irrigate the mucus and toxins inside. Through the pulsing action, the body’s natural defenses are stimulated as well, so the body can fight allergens better. If regularly used, it can help moisturize dry sinuses, relieve pain and pressure, and prevent sinus infections.
It’s easy to use and very safe, according to the above website, safer than blowing your nose. The psi is low and the flow of water is easily controlled. It also has a throat irrigator, good for sore throats, hoarseness, and tonsil irritation, and a tongue cleaner, both very safe as well. The thing I like is that there are no side effects unlike medicine. It should be used when symptoms are present until they are gone (about 10 days) and then you can stop using it when the nasal passages are functioning well again, though some people continue it as part of their daily routine.
Those who have switched form a neti pot to the SinuPulse seem very happy. They report that though they saw some relief from a neti pot, it’s nothing compared to this. The SinuPulse is easy to use and less messy than a neti pot, and results are far superior.
It’s not inexpensive, going for around $100. However, if you think about what you are spending on medication and doctor’s visits, you will probably end up saving some money in the long run.
